Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil its latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. While the company may maintain the same core cluster used in the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it is clear that Qualcomm has plans to enhance performance through the introduction of faster in-house Oryon cores. Recent benchmarks have hinted at the impressive capabilities of this new System on Chip (SoC), with AnTuTu results suggesting a remarkable 40.7% performance increase over the current top-performing Android smartphone.
The first glimpse into the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 comes from a recent leak on Weibo by tipster Digital Chat Station. According to this information, the upcoming SoC achieved an astonishing score of 3.8 million on AnTuTu, placing it significantly ahead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This score is reportedly 40.7% greater than the highest score recorded by the iQOO 13, which is currently the fastest Android smartphone on the AnTuTu leaderboard, with a score just below 2.7 million.
AnTuTu employs a comprehensive testing suite that combines both CPU-focused and GPU-focused assessments. This means that the new CPU cluster and the upgraded Adreno 840 GPU in the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 are likely to deliver substantial improvements in overall performance. The anticipated enhancements are poised to set new standards in mobile processing power.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is expected to be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced third-generation 3nm ‘N3P’ process. This cutting-edge manufacturing technique is anticipated to provide a performance boost while maintaining the same power draw as its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Earlier reports indicated that Qualcomm plans to integrate its enhanced ‘Pegasus’ cores into the new cluster, with some sources claiming that these performance cores have been tested at an impressive 5.00GHz.
Furthermore, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is set to support ARM’s Scalable Matrix Extension (SME), which could further contribute to the high benchmark scores observed. However, as the official launch is still months away, we advise readers to approach these figures with caution. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
The potential performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 has generated excitement within the tech community, and with such impressive scores emerging, the anticipation for its release is palpable. As Qualcomm continues to innovate and push the boundaries of mobile processing power, we remain eager to see how this new chipset will redefine smartphone capabilities.
